Be a green visitor!
The Cotswolds area has been a tourist destination for as long as we can remember, with visitors coming for the beautiful rural setting, high quality accommodation and wide range of events. To keep the Cotswolds this way, we need to conserve and enhance the area by making tourism sustainable.
Why does tourism in the Cotswolds need to be sustainable?
The Cotswolds is among Britain's most beautiful areas - and we want to keep it that way. As the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England Wales it is extremely important to conserve and enhance the natural beauty so that future visitors can enjoy the Cotswolds in the same way.
Your impact on the Cotswolds
Have you ever thought about the impact that your stay in the Cotswolds may be having on the environment?
Be a responsible tourist and consider the carbon footprint of your stay. There are a number of ways to do this:
- Consider your method of transport to, from and around the Cotswolds
- Choose an accommodation provider accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme
- Have a day out with a difference - leave the car behind and stretch your legs on one of the Cotswolds' beautiful walking or cycling trails
- Buy local produce to cut down on 'food miles'
- Ensure you are reducing and recycling your rubbish